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Children's Mercy Kansas City Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Kansas City, Missouri
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Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.
Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.
Overview
The Intestinal Rehabilitation and Nutrition Support Teams utilize a clinical pharmacy specialist to assist in ensuring proper pharmaceutical care and adherence to guideline recommendations to patients. The role of the IR/NS Clinical Pharmacy Specialist is to assure safe and effective medication therapy throughout the patient’s hospital stay, upon discharge, and at home through follow up in clinic. The pharmacist spends a significant amount of time providing education to families, therapeutic recommendations to the team and answering drug information requests from the team or patient families.
At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.
Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.
Responsibilities
Provides patient-focused pharmaceutical care through rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy evaluation, management, recommendations, and patient education.
Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to patients, pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff and to other parties as appropriate upon request.
Participates in departmental quality improvement projects upon request and facilitates effective communication regarding initiatives to appropriate parties.
Maintains competence required for current job title/position and engages in professional self-development.
Qualifications
Pharm.D. and PGY1 and PGY2 training from an accredited residency program
Pharm.D. and Completion of PGY1 residency from an accredited program and 5-7 years of experience, must be able to demonstrate activities consistent with Clinical Specialists position description in previous experience
Other RPH/Pharm.D. and 7 or more years experience Must be able to demonstrate activities consistent with Clinical Specialists position description in previous experience
Licensed Pharmacist - MO
Employees must obtain Licensed Pharmacist - MO or equivalent within 90 days
PHARM LIC KS Licensed Pharmacist - KS Only if primary work location is in Kansas Required 90 Days
Specialty Certification Preferred Upon Hire
Benefits at Children's Mercy
The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. (https://www.childrensmercy.org/careers/why-childrens-mercy/employee-benefits/)
Starting Pay
Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $57.81/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.
Remote Work/Work from Home
This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children’s Mercy locations and may not work from home.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet
Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.
If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.
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Requisition ID2024-31018
Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date2 months ago(10/11/2024 9:26 AM)
Posting CategoryAllied Health
DivisionAMBULATORY PHARMACY
Work TypeFull Time
Work DaysM-F
Work Hours0800-1630
FLSA StatusExempt
Location : NameAdele Hall
Recruiter : Full Name: First LastBradley Fisher
Recruiter : Emailblfisher@cmh.edu